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Sherwoods Peugeot Durham

0191 357 0046

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Sherwoods Gateshead Citroen & Peugeot

0191 357 7594

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Sherwoods Gateshead Suzuki Fiat & Abarth

0191 357 3514

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Sherwoods Washington Isuzu

0191 357 0961

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Sherwoods Citroën Fiat Abarth and Leapmotor Sunderland

0191 357 4984

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Sherwoods Washington Maxus

0191 639 6966

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Sherwoods Aion Durham

0191 639 0934

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About Us at Sherwoods Motor Group

Your local dealer in Durham, Gateshead, Sunderland and Washington

As one of the UK’s longest-standing motor dealerships, Sherwoods has a rich history that has withstood wars and economic challenges, evolving into a thriving and dynamic business.

In January 1925, Sherwoods was already well-established when founders Richard Alan Sherwood and his brother expanded their portfolio by introducing the Vauxhall brand. Initially specializing in luxury vehicles, the brothers recognized that offering greater choice and value would be essential to their future success in car sales and maintenance.

Fast forward nearly a century, Sherwoods has flourished into a multi-site enterprise, employing 180 dedicated team members and selling over 3,000 new and used vehicles annually. This growth has strengthened our ability to deliver on the same core principles of value and variety that inspired our founders.

While Sherwoods has grown in scale, it remains deeply rooted in its family business ethos. Over 30 team members have surpassed two decades of service, reflecting a culture where happy employees drive exceptional customer care—a hallmark of our reputation.

In 2018, the sale of Vauxhall Motors by General Motors to the PSA Group brought significant changes to the dealer network. Amid these transformations, the MacConachie family, custodians of Sherwoods, made the difficult decision to sell the Vauxhall businesses to Drive Group.

Parting ways with Vauxhall was bittersweet after so many years of partnership, but it marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter. In 2019, Sherwoods embraced fresh opportunities, forging partnerships with renowned brands to continue its legacy of excellence.

The MacConachie family, in collaboration with Chairman Chris Elvidge, proudly expanded the Sherwoods footprint to include new sites:

  • Durham: Peugeot
  • Gateshead: Peugeot, Citroën, Suzuki, Abarth, and Fiat
  • Sunderland: Citroën, Fiat, Leap and Abarth

Additionally, Sherwoods now offers Isuzu pickups, Maxus commercial vehicles, used cars, a bodyshop, and workshop services in Washington.

This marks the first step in Sherwoods’ vision to become a leading regional motor group, continuing our proud tradition of delivering outstanding value and service to car buyers across the North East.

December 2024 Announcement: Sherwoods is excited to announce that Leapmotors (part of the Stellantis family) will be joining our ever-growing lineup of brands at our Sunderland site. Leapmotors will offer a range of amazing electric vehicles at reasonable prices, further enhancing our commitment to providing cutting-edge, sustainable solutions for our customers.

Stay tuned for more exciting developments in our journey.

Our locations



Durham City Retail Park,
Alma Place,
Durham,
DH1 2HN

0191 357 0046



Durham Road,
Gateshead,
NE8 4AP

0191 357 7594



Durham Road,
Gateshead,
NE8 4AP

0191 357 3514



Crowther Road,
Crowther Industrial Estate,
Washington,
NE38 0AQ

0191 357 2002



Crowther Road,
Crowther Road Ind. Est,
Washington,
NE38 0AQ

0191 357 0961



Ferryboat Ln,
Sunderland,
SR5 3JN

0191 357 4984



Crowther Road,
Crowther Road Ind. Est,
Washington,
NE38 0AQ

0191 639 6966



Durham City Retail Park,
Alma Place,
Durham,
DH1 2HN

0191 639 0934

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Sherwoods Motor Group Limited is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Sherwoods Motor Group Limited to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders and to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only.

We can introduce you to a selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. An introduction to a lender does not amount to independent financial advice and we act as their agent for this introduction. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next best offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure the best deal you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. Lenders may pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required.

Regulated Complaints Post: Automotive Compliance Ltd, The Factory, 44 Alfred Street, Gloucester, GL1 4DD Telephone: 01452671560 E-mail: complaints@automotive-compliance.co.uk. If we cannot resolve your complaint within 8 weeks, you may refer your dispute to the Financial Ombudsman Service. This service is free to use. Their consumer helpline is available on 0800 023 4567 or 0300 123 9123 or you can visit their website at www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.

VAT Number: 633238551
FRN Number: 667876
Company Number: 02876229

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